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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
8
Mrs Jennie McGee 61 residing with daughter Mary at 61 Pleasant Street died after taking carbolic acid in her home New Bedford date June 1 sorrow over son enlisting as a volunteer in the U S army. She spoke of remorse and asked forgiveness before death.
A daring burglary occurs in Roxbury when burglars climbed a ladder to 48 Warren Street and entered Wirt X Fuller's second floor window about 3 30 AM. They took a gold watch a heavy sink chain a dark suit russet leather pocketbook with papers and a bunch of keys. Silver on the sideboard and dining room was left behind.
Soldiers at Camp Alger Falls Church Va endure trenches and mud as they bury refuse under Capt Williams and Capt Cook. The Ninth Massachusetts Regiment arrives at Dunn Loring amid readiness for duty while guard drills and camp routines continue. mail and postal rules perplex crews.
The first detachment of volunteers leaves Chickamauga for Tampa, with regiments from Indiana, Ohio, District of Columbia and New York. Further units follow tomorrow as camp life shows eased drills, intact discipline, and growing camaraderie amid nightly camp fires and taps at 9 15 p m.
Adjutant-General Dalton receives a May 27 1898 letter from Colonel Embury P Clark of the Second Massachusetts Infantry describing a healthy camp at Lakeland on a land ridge between two lakes near live oaks Water is ample Persuasive praise for Governor Wolcott and a tribute to Private Wesley S Brass The regiment expects to sail for Cuba soon and Clark thanks Dalton for his personal kindness
Colonel Pfaff's First Regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery received orders to move Batteries G and L from Fort Warren to Clark's Point New Bedford for coast defence. The troops left Boston at 12:30 PM aboard the Resolute and James, arriving near 3 PM. Lt Col Woodward led the force with Capt Chick at Battery G and Capt Whiting at Battery L, while Plum Island and Gloucester batteries depart to their stations by steamer.
Soldiers may mail letters without postage and have them forwarded with postage due on delivery at single rate. Laws require clearly marked Soldier's Letter Sailor's Letter or Marine's Letter and signed by the respective officer or authorized commander or hospital chaplain.
The Fighting Ninth Massachusetts Regiment arrived in Philadelphia after extensive ovations at Springfield Worcester and Pittsfield. Citizens donated food and gifts including rosaries sidearms and a new state flag as the unit heads to duty with acknowledgment from Colonel Bogan and Adjutant-General Dalton.
Old Glory hauled down at Camp Wolcott in East Gloucester June 1 as tents were struck and Battery C led the departure to Lawrence. The garrison lacked field music, singing the Soldier's Farewell. Stage Fort Park A harbor detail prepared for Company K arrival, delayed until tomorrow.
Washington June 1 Bryan the former Democratic presidential candidate will command a Nebraska infantry regiment in the volunteer army under the 75 000 additional volunteers call. Secretary Alger authorized the Nebraska governor to raise the unit and Bryan is expected to be its commanding officer.
Herbert O. Burnham private in Company D Eighth Regiment died of pneumonia at Chickamauga camp last Sunday and his body reached Lynn this morning. The city committee did not meet at the depot due to uncertainty about the arrival. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon from Rhodes Chapel with militia band and local societies marching in the cortege.
The body of Charles L. Bartol, a private in Company Eighth Regiment, arrived in Marblehead after dying at Camp Thomas Chickamauga. A six man G A R detail met the train and escorted the casket to the undertaker's rooms for viewing amid a large crowd. The funeral is set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the North Congregational Church.
The Thirty fourth Regiment of Michigan volunteers has been ordered by telegraph to Camp Alger Virginia for duty under Major-General Granam of the Second Army Corps.
Governor Stephens telegrammed offering the command of a Missouri regiment to William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska, noting that Bryan cannot lead a regiment from his own state. The move is framed as leveraging Bryan’s leadership despite his Nebraska roots.
Charles N. Post reports from Hong Kong that Admiral Dewey reproved Prince Henry of Germany for omitting the American toast at a banquet. The prince apologized the next day and Dewey accepted no apology other than a written or personal one. Dewey did not attend a Prince Henry ball despite an invitation.
In Washington June 1 the Senate advanced the war revenue measure with panel votes on corporate taxes and a key German amendment. Rep. Chandler urged bond issuance and silver seigniorage while opposing legal tender notes, with Hoar challenging his statements as Bate spoke for the Democratic stance.
The House debated and moved toward passage of a bill eliminating political disabilities from the fourteenth amendment. Speeches by Grosvenor and Settle urged sectional reconciliation as members weighed whether a Congress member could hold military and civil office simultaneously.
A flag raising and reception marked the formal opening of the new Cambridge post office in the Read building on Boylston Street near Harvard Square yesterday afternoon. The band played The Star Spangled Banner as the flag broke. Postmaster Thomas, the Hon. John Read, and Chief Inspector Evans delivered addresses.
Two seamen from the Gloucester fishing schooner Atlanta were rescued at St. John s Newfoundland after eight days and nights adrift in a dory with no food. They were near skeletal condition but expected to recover. Incoming ships report many icebergs along the north Atlantic shipping lanes posing navigation hazards.
In Middleboro on June 1 Bishop Lawrence consecrated the new Episcopal Church of Our Saviour with about twenty visiting clerics and locals. Rev. J. E. Cothell of Iowa preached on The individual and the corporate church, praising rector Rev. Dr. William Bayard Hale for building a church with integrity.
Samuel Henderson a 15 year old boy was convicted of murder in the second degree for the death of Percy Lockyer aged 56. Henderson stabbed Lockyer then dumped the body in a creek weighted with stones and today received a twenty year prison sentence.
The thirty fourth annual meeting of the Massachusetts Dental Society opened in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics building. The convention will adjourn today with strong attendance. Delegates from seven district societies dined at Young's Hotel last evening. President S S Stowell of Pittsfield presided in morning sessions and routine business was transacted. Afternoon sessions were public with several papers read.
Samuel Maxwell, the hustler, who shot and killed his wife Christina Marie Maxwell on Lakeview avenue, pleaded not guilty and was committed pending a hearing. He admits the shooting and says he is glad he did it, accusing her of infidelity amid denials from her companions.
Through the courtesy of the Rev. E. A. Horton the Edward Bellamy memorial committee has secured Parker Memorial Hall for Wednesday evening June 8. The meeting honors the author of Looking Backward and will be held in his memory.
Governor Ramsdell traveled from Nashua to Concord to consult with Colonel Rolfe commanding the First New Hampshire Volunteers who is on furlough for his father’s funeral. The colonel reported good condition and behavior of his men and the governor voiced strong satisfaction.
R. T. Almy advertises a two thirds or half price sale on blue serge suits. All wool fast color fabrics guaranteed. Blue Serge Suits priced under ten dollars in sizes 34 to 44. Also new Peace dale Mills and English Clay weave suits offered with broad selection and hundreds of bargains.
The Post reports possible reallocation of quotas to favor full regiments and new enlistments from Massachusetts. Majors Southmayd Fairbanks Grady Taylor and Darling named recruiting officers as regiments move to Camp Alger and Camp Dewey. Governor Wolcott announces recruiting leadership.
The message dated May 81 1998 from Battery A Light Artillery Boston thanks Miss Marion Brazier for literature sent by the Boston Post. Captain Jacob C. R. Peabody notes the literature aided the troops during wet weather and apologizes for tardy reply due to busy service.
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